I feel as though – in recent years – I have begun to see my life in a different way – and it’s as though I have taken far more control over it than I ever have before. I have come to see that – this is – ‘my life’ – and – ‘my story’…

This past week I found it necessary to give myself a day of rest. This is really quite out of character for me – as everyone who knows me would tell you – I always push myself to keep going – even during those times when I know I should rest. I had developed a…

This week I decided to make our Christmas cake – thinking that I would of course be making it advance – in readiness for when the festivities began. However – I came across a recipe that many people had commented on – saying just how great the cake was to eat straight away – and…

I love trying new things – setting myself new challenges – stretching myself. And that is what I did this past week. I decided that my next ‘project’ would be learning to sketch – which is something that I have never been good at. I don’t know about you – but – when I feel…

Last week I was feeling very concerned for my friend who lives in Scotland – as a very bad storm had been predicted – and she was alone – in a new house – in a new area – and so understandably – she was concerned. What I hadn’t realised at the time though –…

If you had asked me where I’d been – and what I had been busy doing this past week – my answer would simply have been – ‘I’m busy tending my garden’. Now that it’s Autumn – there are things that need tending – tidying up – and making ready for the winter. We’ve had…

I just love those moments in life – that happen so unexpectedly – moments that touch my soul. One such moment happened for me the other morning – as – sitting in the quiet – my soul was stirred by a song that I heard. It was a song that I had not heard for…

I love it when life continues to make me think – how day to day experiences challenge and inspire me – and that’s what happened during my time in Scotland this past week – I was challenged to – “Ask questions – and not make assumptions”. For – while I was away – I observed…

This week has been a great opportunity for me to face one of my fears. I would guess that this fear stems from a time in my childhood – when I was bitten – (not too badly) – by a dog – as I played in the street where I lived. My fear of dogs…

I’ve had with me a sense of anticipation these past few days – with a longed for visit to spend time with a very dear friend – now being so near. I am anticipating many walks – exploring the beautiful countryside where she lives – I’m looking forward to sitting around enjoying food and wine…